Kurt had also played AFL for the Northern Beaches Barras and participated in taekwondo.

The family this year went on their epic overseas holiday to Europe and met some of Mary's relatives.

"That's a special memory we will always have," Mary said.

"We all went to Europe and went through eight countries and Kurt had never done anything like that before.

"He used to travel when he was working, but this was different and he absolutely loved it."

Kurt Philpots.

Hinchinbrook MP Nick Dametto also passed on his sympathies to Kurt's family.

"On behalf of the Hinchinbrook electorate I would like to personally offer my deepest condolences and prayers to Kurt's family and friends," he said.

"May god bless you Kurt and give your love ones the strength to cope during most difficult time."

Kurt and a 48-year-old woman from Townsville were declared dead at the scene of Saturday's horror crash.

Police confirmed initial investigations showed the Holden utility, driven by the woman, was travelling northbound on the wrong side of the road before colliding head-on with the man's Toyota Starlet about 8.40pm.

The Forensic Crash Unit are investigating. Anyone with information or dashcam footage is asked to contact police.